Bungoma:Bungoma County has teamed up with Interchristian Fellowships’ Evangelical Mission (ICEFEM) to equip four hospitals with specialized eye-care equipment. This initiative aims to improve the diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions and reduce preventable blindness.
According to Kenya News Agency, Governor Kenneth Lusaka inaugurated the equipment distribution, emphasizing the importance of collaborations with non-governmental organizations in addressing the county’s healthcare challenges. The hospitals in Kimilili, Cheptais, Kapsokwony, and Webuye have received equipment such as arc lights, tonometers, computerized slit lamps, retinoscopes, and visual acuity charts.
Healthcare workers from these facilities have been trained to use the new equipment, enhancing access to eye-care services and reducing the necessity for patients to travel for specialized treatment. Governor Lusaka acknowledged that limited funding, with a significant portion of the budget allocated to salaries, remains a challenge. He expressed the county’s intention to continue seeking partnerships to fulfill healthcare needs.
Simon Nabie, director of ICEFEM, affirmed the organization’s dedication to improving healthcare accessibility in cooperation with the county government. The BELIEVE Project, under which this initiative is implemented, aims to enhance eye-care services, particularly for persons with disabilities and vulnerable groups, by ensuring safe and dignified access to medical services.
